You may have heard that on Friday, September 24, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) took over control of three “wholesale” credit unions: Members United Corporate CU in Illinois, Southwest Corporate Federal CU in Texas and Constitution Corporate Federal CU in Connecticut. I understand that, in the wake of this news, some of our members [...]
Salal Credit Union is governed by a Board of Directors with direct input and assistance from several Committees, all comprised of CU member-volunteers and staff. Serving on a committee is a great way to have a direct impact on the direction and focus of your Credit Union, and many committee members go on to become [...]
You know how great it is to belong to a credit union. You’re a part owner, not just a “customer” or worse, a number. You know that profits don’t go to stockholders, they’re returned to members in the form of lower and fewer fees and better rates on deposit and loan products. You are one [...]
Via Online Banking from our homepage, salalcu.org At any of our branch locations By phone, during our business hours: 800-562-5515 or 206-298-9394 By phone, after office hours: 866-My-CU-Now (866-692-8669) Via our TouchTone Teller service: 800-562-5515 or 206-298-9394, option 1 At 6,400 credit union branch locations through our Shared Branching network (use the “Branch Locator” tool [...]
Need cash or to find out your account balance? Just look for the giraffe! Salal CU is pleased to announce our newest addition: a brand new ATM, stationed inside the “Giraffe” entrance at Seattle Children’s at 4800 Sand Point Way NE in Seattle. Now withdraw cash, check on your Salal account balances and more, all [...]
Salal in the Community: Raising funds for healthcare Salal CU strongly supports healthy communities and the organizations that provide healthcare services. This year, we’re partnering with two, very special organizations that supply critical health care to underserved populations in and around Puget Sound: International Community Health Services (ICHS) and HealthPoint. ICHS and HealthPoint community clinics [...]
If you’re planning on buying a house or applying for any large loan this year, here are two “do’s” and a “don’t” that may help you improve your credit score and possibly help qualify you for a lower interest rate. Remember, it may take 2-3 months for your score to show improvement! DO check your [...]
Whether you have concerns about your financial well-being or just want to learn more about managing your money, we can help. Salal CU partners with BALANCE, a free, confidential, financial education and counseling service that can give you solid advice and a step-by-step plan for getting out of debt and reaching your financial goals. Some [...]
You’re at the dealer, and you’ve got your eye on the vehicle of your dreams. You’re ready to buy. But wait! It’s late on a Saturday afternoon, and your credit union is closed until Monday. You watch as another potential buyer approaches your car, with the gleam of ownership in his eye. Then you remember: [...]
With rates at or near historical lows, many homeowners are wondering if it’s time to refinance their mortgage. Interest rates aren’t the only variable to consider. The biggest question is, Will a refi save you money? Here are some tips that may make it easier for you to decide to refi or not to refi: [...]
